Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Average rent in
South Bend, IN

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Bend, IN is $1,250. This is -34%, or $650, lower than the national average.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,250

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

133

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Bend, IN is $1,250. This is -34%, or $650, lower than the national average.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
68%
17%
7%
5%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

58%
42%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
South Bend, IN

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in South Bend, IN have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 6% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
South Bend, IN

The monthly rent for an apartment in South Bend, IN is $1,297. A 1-bedroom apartment in South Bend, IN costs about $1,050 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,350. Houses for rent in South Bend, IN are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $1,275.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,025

1%

16%

2 bedroom

$1,100

4%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,412

2%

25%

4 bedroom

$1,650

5%

70%

Studio

$1,545

6%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,545

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,412

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

70%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South Bend, IN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in South Bend, IN to other cities

Median rent prices in South Bend, IN for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Buchanan, MI.

South Bend

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,095
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Bend, IN is 14% higher than the median rent in Buchanan, MI.

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$1,005

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$905

increased by3%

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$1,150

increased by14%

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$915

decreased by20%

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$1,500

decreased by24%

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$1,200

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Cost of living in
South Bend, IN

The overall cost of living in South Bend, IN is 10% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

11% lower

Groceries

1% lower

Health

5% lower

Housing

17% lower

Transportation

3% lower

Utilities

9% lower

Apartments for rent in Benton Harbor

Discover rentals in South Bend, IN

502 Kosciuszko St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

502 Kosciuszko St

502 Kosciuszko Street, South Bend, IN 46619

2 beds

1 bath

$849

Apartment for rent

2211 West Indiana Avenue #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Rum Village house for rent in South Bend

2211 W. Indiana Ave - 1

2211 West Indiana Avenue #1, South Bend, IN 46613

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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Available Jan 9

445 South Carlisle Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Westside house for rent in South Bend

2 bedroom / 1 bathroom house @ 445 S. Carlisle in South Bend

445 South Carlisle Street, South Bend, IN 46619

2 beds

1 bath

$850

House for rent

41 - Willow Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

41 - Willow Dr

52722 Ida Street, South Bend, IN 46637

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

1150 Huey Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

LaSalle Area house for rent in South Bend

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1629 Fremont Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Far Northwest house for rent in South Bend

House for rent

1033 Oak St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

1033 Oak St

1033 W Oak St, South Bend, IN 46616

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

917 Huey Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northwest South Bend house for rent in South Bend

917 Huey Street - 1

917 Huey Street #1, South Bend, IN 46628

2 beds

1 bath

$950

House for rent

Available Nov 10